Don’t be discouraged about how far you have to go to reach your goal, but instead be encouraged about how far you have come.

Joyce Meyer

It can be easy in a culture where our value is placed on external things to think that we just haven’t made it yet. We may sense the expectations of others and ourselves on where we need to be in life. We may feel we fall short in some areas.

But, the truth is that the only timeline that needs to be followed is the one the Holy Spirit is breathing into your life. Take a moment to look back and reflect on where he pulled you out of. Reflect on the steps you took to get here and how each one gave you a better life.

Take a moment to encourage yourself by thinking about how far you have come and take joy in this moment.